Ride Information

Ride Type:	Observation Tower
Year Introduced:	1969
Manufacturer:	Intamin
Height Requirement:	None
Thrill Rating:	Mild
Park Section:	Tower
Status:	Operating
Flash Pass Enabled:	No

Oil Derrick

The park's resident observation tower, the Oil Derrick, opened in 1969 resembling a gigantic oil derrick (fitting for its location in Texas). If it were an actual, operational oil derrick, it would be the tallest land-based one anywhere.

Rising 300 feet into the Texas sky, Oil Derrick patrons can see both Dallas and Fort Worth skylines on clear days, given the park's location between the two major cities. Coin-operated telescopes provide closer looks at various objects both in the park and throughout the nearby area. The tower also gives a great vantage point of the nearby Rangers Ballpark and Dallas Cowboys Stadium, both of which are less than a mile away.

The Oil Derrick actually has several different levels, only some of which are accessible to guests. The two guest-accessible levels at the top of the derrick stand 255 and 267-feet high. Another level at the 50-foot mark used to be home to a large fun slide that was removed in the 70s. Although railing appears at the 100-foot level, there is no platform and the railing exists only to aesthetically "balance" the tower.

A massive inflatable gorilla used to adorn the side of the tower during Fright Fest while a large star lit with Christmas lights shines near the top during Holiday in the Park.

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Ride Comments

Attraction comments/reviews are the opinion of the poster and do not necessarily represent the views of GuideToSFoT.com.

Another original, this Intamin tower offers great views of the DFW metroplex and the park. While you are going up the glass elevator, the operator gives you a brief history of the park. There are actually two decks, but the top one is rarely open. For an additional fee, you can take advantage of the binocular machines at the top. A great ride for the whole family!

MY RATING: 5 stars

Comment Posted: January 15, 2011

samisthabomb

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